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Does Lionel Messi really deserve a ninth Ballon d'Or?

The Inter Miami captain is among the 30 players nominated for the prestigious best player award; the Barcelona, Paris ...
Futbol Chronicle on MSN

Lionel Messi Joins Only David Beckham on Ballon d'Or Shortlist While Playing in MLS

Lionel Messi has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the only active MLS player on the 30-man shortlist. The ...
Yardbarker

Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or?! Inter Miami superhero would deserve Golden Ball No.9 for World Cup heroics AND magnificent MLS displays if he gets Argentina over the line

When Lionel Messi was pushed onto his weaker foot by Nico O'Reilly and Djed Spence on the right side of the box in the 92nd minute of stoppage time, England fans held their breath in unison. The Three ...

Lionel Messi, Rose Lavelle Headline 2026 Men's, Women's Ballon d'Or Nominees

The nominees for the 2026 men's and women's Ballon d'Or were officially announced Tuesday.